Model Number 3851 |
Device Problem
Deflation Problem (1149)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 06/29/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Age at time of event: 18 years or older.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the balloon had deflation issue.The 75% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified left anterior descending artery.A 10mmx3.00mm wolverine coronary cutting balloon was selected for use.During the procedure, it was noted that the balloon was unable to deflate properly and did not enter the non boston scientific guide extension catheter.Consequently, the wolverine was forcibly retracted several times and possibly the balloon was torn due to deflation travel.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications reported.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the balloon had deflation issue.The 75% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified left anterior descending artery.A 10mmx3.00mm wolverine coronary cutting balloon was selected for use.During the procedure, it was noted that the balloon was unable to deflate properly and did not enter the non boston scientific guide extension catheter.Consequently, the wolverine was forcibly retracted several times and possibly the balloon was torn due to deflation travel.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.No patient complications reported.It was further reported that the physician waited 20 seconds for the balloon to delate before pulling back on the device but a part of the device could not be fully deflated.A 7f guide catheter was used during the procedure.No abnormal resistance was encountered while advancing the device in the guide catheter or over the wire.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A2 - age at time of event: 18 years or older.
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